This is 100% online, affordable education that fits into your busy life and advances your career.
Advance your career with education benefits
Take advantage of EdCor's education partnership with UMass Global to earn a degree without piling up student debt. Eligible EdCor members receive assistance to continue their education. Use this advantage to enhance their skills and career prospects.
Why UMass Global?
Made for busy lives
- Education that fits into your busy life with two fully online/mobile accessible learning options
- Self-paced online (MyPath) — work at your pace, on your schedule, start any time
- Term-based online — instructor-led schedule, eight-week courses, six starts per year
Education for the Real World
- Education tailored for your development
- Over 55 degree, credential, and certificate choices
- Learn from industry experts
- Gain real-world skills you can start using immediately
Support when you need it
- Support you need to succeed
- Receive one-on-one dedicated support every step of the way
- Free math and English tutoring, along with technology support
- Lifelong connections, resources, and networking
How will a degree help me?
Check out some fast facts on why going back to school is a good option.
50%
Bachelor's degree holders are half as likely to be unemployed as their peers who only have a high school diploma
1.2M
Bachelor's degree holders make $1.2 million in additional earnings on average over their lifetime as their peers who only have a high school diploma.
60%
of workers will require training before 2027.
Programs Offered
Teaching & Education
Added Authorization - Autism Spectrum Disorder
This state-approved, autism specialist certificate is a four-course, 12-unit program providing either a CTC-designated authorization to serve learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders or a Certificate of Completion.
Jun 23, 2025
Added Authorization - Autism Spectrum Disorder
This state-approved, autism specialist certificate is a four-course, 12-unit program providing either a CTC-designated authorization to serve learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders or a Certificate of Completion.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
Online
3 credits per course
$600 per course
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)
CA Only
Teaching & Education
Added Authorization - Multiple Subject Credential
This authorization program, comprised of just two courses, is designed for teachers who already hold a Single Subject Credential in California and want to teach in both multiple subject and single subject environments.
Jun 23, 2025
Added Authorization - Multiple Subject Credential
CA Only
This authorization program, comprised of just two courses, is designed for teachers who already hold a Single Subject Credential in California and want to teach in both multiple subject and single subject environments.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
Teaching & Education
Added Authorization - Single Subject Credential
For California teachers who have a single subject teaching credential but want to expand their subject expertise and career options, this added authorization involves just a single class and is accredited by the CTC.
Aug 25, 2025
Added Authorization - Single Subject Credential
For California teachers who have a single subject teaching credential but want to expand their subject expertise and career options, this added authorization involves just a single class and is accredited by the CTC.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
Teaching & Education
Administrative Services Credential - Clear
If you strive to become an educational leader in California, the Clear Administrative Services Credential is a must. This two-year credential program will prepare you for high-level K-12 administrative roles.
Jun 23, 2025
Administrative Services Credential - Clear
If you strive to become an educational leader in California, the Clear Administrative Services Credential is a must. This two-year credential program will prepare you for high-level K-12 administrative roles.
Credentials & Authorizations
Online
Online
6 academic credits total
$7,800/full program
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)
WASC Senior College and University Commission
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
California Commission on Teaching Credentialing
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC).
Ways to Get Started
Start the next chapter in your life
Follow these simple steps:
- Speak with your employer's benefits department about your education benefits amount, eligibility requirements, and process.
- Speak with an Enrollment Coach — Fill out the Request for Information Form to answer degree, application, and transcript questions (please answer any unknown calls if even to tell them a better time to call you back).
- Complete your UMass Global application. It's free and easy! — Click here to apply!
- Complete the scholarship verification form — Click here to fill out the form and submit your verification.
- Receive your acceptance letter — Congratulations 🎉 !
- Get financially cleared — Make an appointment with our helpful OneStop Specialists.
- Enroll in classes — Work with an assigned Academic Advisor to come up with a schedule that works for you.
- Provide any necessary documents to your benefits department.